358. Editorial Note
On April 28, mass demonstrations broke out in Istanbul against a new law that authorized the Grand National Assembly’s Commission of Inquiry to censure and suppress newspapers. The demonstrations were led by Turkish university students. At 3 p.m. that afternoon, the Government of Turkey imposed martial law in Istanbul and Ankara. Police and troops using small arms and tear gas dispersed the anti-government rioters in a series of quick but bloody actions. Demonstrations resumed on April 29 and 30. By May 1, the demonstrations were contained. Warren’s reports on worsening internal conditions in Turkey are in Department of State, Central File 782.00.